Example sentences of "of the few [noun pl] [subord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Wedding Present violently oppose most rock 'n' roll ethos , but perhaps one of the few areas where they have shown loyalty to tradition has been their gluttonous appetite for live work . |
| 2 | Birmingham is one of the few cities where any attempt at sensible provision has been made . |
| 3 | Britain , says Ash , must be one of the few countries where being ‘ too clever by half ’ is regarded as a stinging insult . |
| 4 | The study of crime and justice is one of the few fields where there is evidence about relations between the state and the people at the lowest level . |
| 5 | ‘ However , I believe it is one of the few jobs where you actually get recognition for what you do . |
| 6 | Stud land Heath is one of the few localities where this rare and elusive bird builds its nest — in heather or gorse . |
| 7 | Coventry v Arsenal Arsenal return to one of the few grounds where they were beaten last season , with their match winner against Manchester United , Groves , likely to partner Smith up front again . |
| 8 | Recording a verdict of accidental death on Johnathan and his father , Cheshire 's deputy coroner , John Pollard , said : ‘ This is one of the few occasions when we can genuinely describe something as a tragedy . |
| 9 | Recording a verdict of accidental death on Johnathan and his father , Cheshire 's deputy coroner , John Pollard , said : ‘ This is one of the few occasions when we can genuinely describe something as a tragedy . |